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Chapter Eleven

Peter

Jasper's been stuck in New York for a week now. The Russians were dragging negotiations for longer than either of us had expected. I knew Jasper was growing impatient and if I didn't know any better, I'd guess that the Russians were in some understanding with the Volturi, or something relating close to that.

I've been spending less time at home now which meant spending less time with Bella. I couldn't make sure she was okay or not feeling lonely being in an empty house that wasn't hers. Some nights I have to go to the warehouse and take care of any inconveniences, I call them that because I've been calling them that ever since the first time I had to prove my loyalty to the Cullen family. Just as Jasper had to do a few years before me.

Just for my own peace of mind I occasionally send Bella a text when I know she's not working at Eclipse. We've come to an agreement after she insisted to not be
"escorted" by me, as she calls it, that she would at least send me a message when she gets home so I know she's safe. This wouldn't be such an issue if I could just get my hands on James Asher. The fucker's been hiding all this time, even the Volturi couldn't find him. As recommended by Rosalie, I've been looking into hiring a few more guys to watch over our mother and now, Bella. We couldn't get lazy now, especially not now of all times.

I did manage to find one of James' dealers however, it's just some drugged up kid that had been shooting in one of the bathroom stalls. A stupid kid wasting his life away, the main cause of it being none other than James Asher. Which is exactly why I'm going to put that piece of shit away. Either we're turning him in to the Volturi to kill him like the dog that he is or he's going to prison so that he can learn how it truly feels to be mistreated and threatened by other men.

I'd be happy with either if it meant Bella's freedom.

When I get home, I drop my car keys on the table in the hallway and immediately hear Bella's voice in the living room.

"No I understand that. Just give me a few more days and I'll have the full month's rent to you by Monday...well then I can pay half tomorrow-" I furrowed my brows at the sound of her voice in distress as she tried to negotiate with whoever was on the phone with her. She hasn't noticed me yet as she has her back to me, standing in front of the ceiling to wall window that looks down on the backyard. Who was she talking to? James? No, she didn't look nearly as frightened or on guard now compared to when I first witnessed her fear for the man.

My eyes trailed up and down Bella's body, taking in what she was wearing. She was still in her work uniform. I could see her silk pale skin from the off the shoulder top she wore and the tight black skirt that left little to the imagination took up most of my attention. She wasn't wearing any heels with the black tights she had on and her left foot was balancing on top of her right. She must be tired from being at work all day.

"Please, I can't lose my apartment. It's been hard getting the money, you can understand that can't you?" She asks in a defeated voice before turning around and her eyes finally land on me. At first she looks surprised and then embarrassed before switching the cellphone to her other hand nervously. I walked into the living room now, going around the sofa to get to where she was standing. I didn't like seeing her troubled, I hated seeing her take on so much only to receive so little in return.

"Ok, ok...I understand." She shrugs her shoulders as her head hangs down before hanging up the phone.

My hand lifts up, curling my fingers under her chin to get her to look up at me. When I saw the sadness in Bella's eyes I gave a barely noticeable sigh. Something in me ached to see her like this.

I feel my skin light up when she leans into me, allowing me to pull her into my arms. Her hands rest on my chest as I spoke, "Who was that?"

"The landlord, he gave me an eviction notice today. I have until next week to gather everything," she breathed out and I can hear the desperation shake in her chest, "god, how could I let this happen?"

I pulled back to look her in the eyes, "Bella, it's not your fault. Look, we'll figure out a way to fix this okay?"

"I just don't know what else to do, Peter. I've tried, god, I've tried so hard to keep it together. I just don't think I can do this anymore."

Fear trickled into my mind, an unwanted memory flooded my mind and I quickly tried to extinguish it but some still got through.

Let's just go, Pete. You and me, okay? They won't find us in time. It's okay...

It's okay, just do it...it'll all be over soon.

"Stop." I barely recognized my rough voice as I spoke up. I couldn't tell if I was still speaking to Bella or if I was trying to shut the voice up. His voice.

Just barely coming out of the memory, it takes me a minute to realize how my tone might have come out when Bella gave me a hesitant glance, maybe even worried her.

My eyes focused on Bella's innocent beautiful eyes to keep me grounded. I led her to the sofa and sat her down, facing her completely. "I'm going to help you Bella. Okay? You're not alone anymore and you can do this because you're stronger than you know.

I push a loose strand that fell from her ponytail,"But someday you will, darlin'."

She shakes her head while wiping a stray tear that rolled down her cheek, "I don't know how you can be so kind to me. You and Jasper put up with me so much, I can't even...express how grateful I am."

"Well that's because you look super fucking hot in that skirt of yours, that's why." I joked, earning a grin from her.

Finally, she showed me her smile.

"There she is," I placed a kiss on her temple. She giggled before playfully pushing on my chest. All I wanted was to hear her, see her be happy. If I could just do that, then maybe the memories of those god forsaken years will disappear completely into the darkness I kept inside.

"I'm being serious, Peter." Bella says with a much more relaxed demeanor. I can't her hand as she attempted to slap my shoulder, trapping it in mine and pulling her closer to me. I loved seeing her blush whenever I do things she doesn't expect.

"So am I, Bella!"

We share a laugh together for a moment, forgetting our worries and burdens in the safe place we created for each other since meeting. We settled into each other's arms, I mindlessly ran my fingers through her long hair while she told me about her day. Her sweet scent of lavender and vanilla soothed me till the bad memories were just that - memories.

In the past.

The night continued that way and it was honestly everything I never knew I needed to take my mind off of work. Bella went to take a shower while I changed into a t-shirt and sweatpants, by the time I finished I got a phone call from Jasper.

"Hey, what's up?"

"They're screwing with us." He says, exasperated.

"What do you mean? In what way?" I asked as I walked down the stairs, Bella's bedroom door was closed and I imagined she was just getting out of the shower now. I closed my eyes when an image of Bella wrapped in a towel, her skin glistening from the water droplets that stuck to her arms and chest. I wanted her more and more that even imagining it did little to stave the cravings I had to taste her. I wanted her to ride me, to feel her tongue against my neck, for my hands to massage her breasts until she was writhing underneath me. Begging for me to keep going.

"They're backing out of the agreement because I wouldn't give them 20% of the profits made on Eclipse and New Moon. The fuckers really think they can manipulate me into doing their bidding in exchange for their cooperation in case shit hits the fan with the Volturi. They're just wasting my time, I'll leave tonight."

"No, stay there and figure out how we can negotiate. You don't want to give them profits? Then don't, you're not the boss of the Cullen family for nothing, Jasper. If it'll help tell them about the shit storm Asher dragged us into, make them see that if the Volturi will start a war with us over some little shit like him, then they'll turn on the Russians too."

I knew I was right which is exactly why my brother was calling me. He may be the boss but so am I, especially when it comes to dealing with bullshit like this. We're too smart to get our chains yanked. Jasper sighs before agreeing with me, telling me he would give it another shot.

"I'll stay and figure this mess out but if I didn't know any better I would think you're just trying to keep Bella all to yourself."

I chuckled at his nearly accurate guess, "Oh yeah? Well she is irresistible in her lingerie right now I have to admit."

For a second I thought I got him fooled before he called me out, "Good try, Bella wouldn't show you her lingerie."

"What makes you say that! I'd like to think that out of the two of us, she'd pick me."

"Would I now?" I paused as I heard an amused voice trickle behind me. I could hear Jasper chuckling on the other line and I took every bit of restraint to not tell his bitch ass to shut up. Bella stood at the bottom of the stairs, her arms crossed with the short blue silk robe hugging her body. I'm screwed in more ways than one tonight.

"Good luck with that buddy." Jasper said before hanging up, his laughing getting louder before cutting off.

I slowly lowered my phone and held it in my hand, feeling like a child who's about to get scolded by their parent.

"T-that was...not what you think."

"What is it that I'm thinking?" Bella asks me as she makes her way over to me. I couldn't help watch the way her hips swayed side to side in the short robe. I could feel myself gradually getting harder the closer she got to me. Her eyes were consuming every bit of me, taunting me with her amusement. She walks around me, barely able to hide the grin on her lips as she goes into the kitchen. I follow her, watching her get a glass of water before turning around and walking back towards the hallway. As she passes me she places her hand on my shoulder and whispers in my ear, "I didn't know you wanted to see me in lingerie. I'll have to keep that in mind."

Christ, I'm definitely not going to take it easy tonight now. This was yet another thing I fucking loved about Bella. She's so centered, innocent and then she was this totally different woman, confident and throwing me into the deep end. My hand grabbed hers gently before she could walk back up the stairs and I brought her close to my chest, both of our breathing were heavy as our chests rose and fell quickly. We were both feeling this but neither acted on it, we just stood there taking in each other's presence. Bella's eyes look at every inch of my face, her hands slowly rubbing my arms while I closed my eyes to control the urge to fuck her right here on this staircase.

"You're going to be the end of me, darlin'." I whisper in her ear incredulously.

She giggles, "I think you'll be mine too."

I placed an open mouthed kiss on her plump lips, making her moan when I sucked on her bottom lip generously. Her hands dig into my hair, setting down the glass of water on the railing to keep it from shattering on the floor. I can't resist anymore and I place my hands on her ass, massaging it before picking her up. Her sweet, warm entrance was flush against my cock, causing both of us to moan at the impact.

We need to stop. I have to stop...but fuck it feels so good.

I make my way up the stairs without parting lips with her to look at where I was stepping. When she moved down to my neck, sucking on my skin I hissed, "Fuck baby, you're driving me crazy."

When we make it to the top of the stairs I push her against the wall, slowly grinding my hips against her. When she moans loudly I can tell I hit her clit with my erection and I nearly feel myself come from just her sensual voice.

"Ah, Peter," She moans again before pulling on my hair, a pleasurable kind of pain at the base of my scalp. I loved it when she did that. I grind up against her a few more times until she's breathless and I'm about to lose it completely I have to force myself to stop. I ease up and slow down, sliding her back down against the wall and gently placing her feet back down on the hardwood floor. I kiss her forehead, cupping her face in my hands.

"I want you so bad but I don't want to force you into anything you're not ready to do."

Self doubt floods her eyes and I feel like I already screwed up, "You don't want to...?"

"Of course I want to! Bella, look at me I'm dying here." I get her to laugh when I gestured to the "issue" I had down stairs now because of what we did. Because of what she does to me. I push a loose strand of hair behind her ear, "I just want you to feel completely ready before we do anything."

She nods in understanding, going on her tip toes to reach me and kissing me one last time, "Thank you for understanding what I need. Good night, Peter."

"Good night, beautiful girl." I make my way to my bedroom door and see her slip into her room before giving me an endearing look.

I went into my room only to toss and turn in my bed. I was anxious now, I wanted her so fucking bad and I couldn't have her, not without risking ruining anything between us. Jasper told me what happened between them in the kitchen, how she reacted when he went too fast. It killed him on the inside to see that he had stirred bad memories in Bella and he wouldn't be trying anything like that again until she was ready. I needed to respect that too.

I thought I had been laying in my bed for only a few minutes but when I grabbed my phone from the nightstand I saw it was around twelve in the morning.

I rolled my eyes before sitting up, resting my arms on my knees I gave up, "...fuck it." I pushed the bed sheets aside and stood up, opening my door only to run straight into Bella. She was hugging herself , looking up at me with frightened eyes but there was something else. "Bella, are you-" I didn't get the chance to as her when she jumped up, wrapped her arms behind my neck and pulling me into an urgent kiss. I groaned, taking a moment to process what was going on before realizing this was actually happening. Letting my instincts take over I gave up trying to listen to reason. I picked her up and kicked my door, ignoring the way it slammed shut as I laid Bella down on my bed.

I'm definitely screwed.

A/N:

Oh Man, it's happeningggg lol

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